Hellbender salamander is giving U.S. scientists hellish headache

July 11, 2014 2:36 AM

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Hellbender salamanders are becoming less common throughout the Eastern United States. Some conservationists are questioning if those losses are caused by pollution and habitat loss, as the salamanders prefer clear, fast-flowing streams. (Photo : Brian Gratwicke)

Hellbender salamanders are becoming less common throughout the Eastern United States. Some conservationists are questioning if those losses are caused by pollution and habitat loss, as the salamanders prefer clear, fast-flowing streams.